菲律宾8月失业率回落至3.9% 中新社马尼拉10月8日电 (记者 张兴龙)菲律宾国家统计局8日公布数据显示，该国8月失业率降至3.9%， 较7月回落1.4个百分点，较去年同期亦下降0.1个百分点。 数据显示，菲律宾8月劳动参与率为65.1%，高于7月的60.7%和去年同期的64.8%，显示劳动力市场活跃 度有所增强。菲8月失业人口降至203万，环比减少56万，较去年同期减少4万。 数据显示，服务业是菲律宾吸纳就业最多的产业，8月就业人数达3081万，占总就业人数的61.5%；农 业和工业分别占20.4%和18.1%。 从细分行业看，农业和林业、建筑业以及渔业和水产养殖等行业就业人数同比和环比均有明显增长。 与此同时，菲律宾8月就业质量也有所提升。数据显示，菲8月就业不足率为10.7%，低于上月的14.8% 和去年同期的11.2%。就业不足意味着就业者正在寻求更多工作时间或更好的工作机会。 此外，菲律宾青年失业率明显回落。数据显示，8月该国15岁至24岁群体失业率为11.7%，较7月下降6.4 个百分点，亦低于去年同期的12.0%，反映出青年群体就业状况有所改善。(完) 编辑：张澍楠 来源：中国新闻网 广告等商 ...

Core Insights - The unemployment rate in the Philippines rose to 4.1% in April, marking the second consecutive month of increase, with the number of unemployed reaching 2.06 million [1] - The unemployment rates for February and March were 3.8% and 3.9%, respectively, indicating a month-over-month increase and a year-over-year rise of 0.1 percentage points [1] - The number of unemployed increased by 130,000 from March to April [1] Employment Sector Analysis - The services sector remains the largest employer in the Philippines, with 30.12 million jobs, accounting for 61.9% of total employment [1] - Agriculture and industry represent 20.6% and 17.5% of total employment, respectively [1] - From January to April, employment in agriculture, accommodation and food services, and transportation and warehousing saw a significant decline, while administrative and support services, construction, and fisheries experienced job growth [1] Employment Quality and Youth Participation - The underemployment rate in April rose to 14.6%, up from 13.4% in March, indicating that 7.09 million workers are seeking more hours or better job opportunities [1] - The labor force participation rate for the 15 to 24 age group increased from 29.4% to 31.8%, suggesting more youth are entering the labor market [1] - However, the unemployment rate for this age group also increased from 11.0% to 11.5%, reflecting heightened employment pressure among young individuals [1]

Group 1: Core Perspectives - The UK and EU have expressed a willingness to ease relations, marking a significant change since Brexit [1][2] - The recent summit resulted in agreements on fisheries, food imports and exports, defense security, and personnel movement [1][2] - The new agreements are seen as a "new chapter" in UK-EU relations, moving away from outdated Brexit debates [1][2] Group 2: Fisheries Agreement - The UK government extended the access period for EU fishing vessels in UK waters by 12 years until June 2038, surpassing previous proposals [3] - The new fisheries agreement is controversial, with many UK fishermen not seeing significant increases in catch volumes since its signing [4] - The fisheries sector accounted for 0.4% of the UK's GDP last year, highlighting its economic significance [3] Group 3: Economic Implications - The new agreements are projected to add nearly £9 billion to the UK economy by 2040 through simplified food and drink import/export processes [3] - The UK is expected to see a potential 20% increase in agricultural exports to the EU following the new trade agreements [6] - The UK steel industry will benefit from exemptions from new EU regulations, saving approximately £25 million annually [6] Group 4: Defense and Security - The EU has agreed to initiate a €150 billion arms loan program, reflecting a commitment to defense collaboration [6] - The UK and EU are exploring the reconnection of their emissions trading systems, which could exempt the UK from the EU's carbon border tax set to take effect in 2026 [6] Group 5: Personnel Movement - Agreements have been reached to facilitate youth exchange programs and discussions on simplifying business visas [7] - The UK government emphasizes the need to address illegal immigration while pursuing these agreements [7]